Super Gene Hunting Ground

No one expected that Yang Xiao, with only a Primary Level Enhanced Gene, would utterly defeat Xie Dong, who had just broken through to the Advanced Enhanced Gene level. Although Xie Dong had just upgraded, his combat power was not to be underestimated.

Xie Dong didn't even manage to use a complete Soul Skill before being wiped out by Yang Xiao's One Finger Splitting Earth, Devouring Black Hole, and Sweeping Void.

How terrifying must Yang Xiao be?

The more than one hundred City Kings had been worried that Yang Xiao would be defeated horribly, but the outcome greatly exceeded everyone's expectations. Their admiration for Yang Xiao gushed endlessly like the waters of the Yellow River.

In their eyes, Yang Xiao had now become the third core figure in the Xuanming District, right after Gu Beifeng and Du Tianxing.

Yang Xiao put away his weapon and, facing Cai Heng who looked completely dumbfounded from afar, bowed with his fists and said:

"Brother Cai, my apologies, should you have a chance to visit Nanmu City next time, I shall host a banquet to make amends."

Yang Xiao's words were of course a way to offer Cai Heng a dignified exit, and he didn't want to make things difficult for Du Tianxing. Being too arrogant might cause Cai Heng to lose face in front of two thousand subordinates, and if he reacted violently, even with Du Tianxing's mediation, it would still be awkward for everyone.

Cai Heng begrudgingly swallowed his pride, having previously declared he wouldn't intervene.

"Hehe, Brother Yang is too courteous....."

Cai Heng's face was streaked with gloom, wanting to say something but found that no words were appropriate. He chose silence instead.

Yang Xiao, riding the Flame Horse, approached Du Tianxing and Gu Beifeng and smiled:

"I apologize for causing you trouble."

Du Tianxing and Gu Beifeng had no worries at this point and chuckled:

"What are you talking about, Yang Xiao, we're brothers. Being so formal is a sign of estrangement. From now on, your affairs are our affairs. Whoever dares to disagree, I and Du Tianwang are the first to object."

Du Tianxing immediately echoed:

"It was a fair duel, and Xie Dong was simply outmatched. We agreed to a life-death fight beforehand, his death is on no one but himself. Well, the matter is settled, let's go back and continue drinking. Brother Yang truly has the spirit of Guan Yu cutting down Hua Xiong during his warm wine!"

"He cut down Xie Dong, now let's go back, the roast is still hot," Gu Beifeng joked.

After comforting Cai Heng alone for a moment, Du Tianxing led the group back through the Transmission Array.

Cai Heng looked at the empty Transmission Array, then glanced at Xie Dong's body in the distance, sighed deeply, waved his hand for someone to collect Xie Dong's body, and everyone dispersed.

...

Everyone returned to Dongli College, and the celebration dinner forming the alliance of Xuanming Country's cities continued. However, now the topic of Yang Xiao's formidable combat power was vigorously added.

Everyone couldn't stop praising Yang Xiao's combat abilities, especially his deep brotherhood and righteousness, which made everyone admire him internally and eager to forge a closer relationship.

That night, Yang Xiao was arranged to rest in the same dormitory with Gong Yu, Zhou Jian, and others.

Yang Xiao expressed his gratitude to Zhou Jian and others for helping Gong Yu, who in turn felt fortunate to have found Gong Yu, repaying a major favor to Yang Xiao, and naturally, their friendship deepened.

In the next 2 days, all the City Kings toured some natural tourist spots from before the apocalypse under the arrangement of Du Tianxing and also traveled 50 kilometers away from the East Sea to the Ice Sea to witness how people from Magic City harvested giant Ice Fish.

Then, everyone started to go back to their respective cities and agreed to establish transmission channels to all other cities after returning.

Lastly, Du Tianxing invited Gu Beifeng and Yang Xiao to stay for another day. The three of them went to a small island in the sea near Magic City. They landed on the island and climbed to the highest peak, where there was a pavilion.

Standing in the pavilion, one could directly overlook several kilometers around, with the Ice Sea surrounding the area, devoid of any pedestrians.

"Brother Gu, Yang Xiao, this place is far from the Magic City, and apart from the three of us, there are no other people around."

Yang Xiao smiled and said:

"Brother Du brought us to such a secluded place; there must be something you want to discuss with us."

Gu Beifeng also smiled and said:

"Brother Yang is playing coy. You started the topic last time, and there was a topic we didn't get the chance to discuss. Today, the three of us can delve into it."

Yang Xiao understood and nodded, saying:

"Exactly, regarding the apocalypse of Earth, it's probably a deadly battle between humanity and alien civilization, which concerns the future fate of humanity, as well as whether you and I can continue to survive. Nanmu City has limited information, I think, as Magic City and Wentian City, you must have more clues about this alien organization?"

Du Tianxing stood in the pavilion, looking into the distance, and said:

"Correct, the Financial Building where we stayed this month is a base they established in Magic City. Normally, we can't access it; it's guarded by Iron Tower Guards."

"In Wentian City, there is also one of their facilities, the Wentian City International Hotel is their stronghold, heavily guarded, and even I have no chance to enter."

"If I'm not mistaken, this disaster for mankind might be initiated by them, but what is their purpose? Why would all creatures undergo mutations, and why would they assist us in evolving genes? I really don't understand," said Du Tianxing.

"Brother Du, your question is probably the question on everyone's minds now. Everyone is confused. I think, not only in Xuanming District but probably the entire world, the situation is the same. The intentions of this alien civilization towards humanity are truly puzzling," Yang Xiao stated.

"What should we do?" asked Gu Beifeng.

The three of them fell silent for a moment, and Yang Xiao said:

"Right now, our strength is too weak. You two have evolved to the King Level stage, and probably can only just manage to hold your own against their Iron Tower Guards. Moreover, their purpose is still not clear. For now, we can only continue to enhance our abilities and wait for opportunities, to respond calmly to moves."

"Indeed, I think the City Alliance established this time is a good opportunity. We need to first get everyone to unite, reduce the killing among humans, strengthen communication, and when the time comes to battle them, everyone can act in unison."

"Now, in this snowy and icy environment, with mutant monsters all around, not only is our Xuanming District separated into individual cities, but the entire Earth has also been divided. Perhaps one day, all people on Earth would need to unite like before the apocalypse to stand a chance against them," Du Beifeng stated.

A thought struck Yang Xiao, and he suddenly said:

"Everything has its weaknesses; it's just unknown what weaknesses this extraterrestrial civilization might have behind them. If we can find these weaknesses, we could then prepare specifically for them in the future."

Gu Beifeng grabbed a handful of snow and threw it into the distance, sighed, and said:

"It's difficult. This mysterious organization currently only shows its face through the Genetic Store. Meeting Master Long this time was our first encounter with the behind-the-scenes personnel of the opposition. Their power is too great, too mysterious."